SPRINGFIELD — After dropping the first game of a Class AAAAA doubleheader in an 8-2 loss to Northgate, Effingham County kept its season alive by defeating the Vikings 10-9 in extra innings in the second game.

With the international tie-breaking rule in place, Shelby Wilson singled to right to bring in Brianna Jung with the go-ahead run in the eighth. Morgan Duff picked up the pitching win for the Rebels.

The Rebels will host Northgate at 3:45 p.m. today in the deciding third game.